Sherwin Williams

Vital Yellow

SW 6392

Vital Yellow is a light, warm yellow with noticeable beige undertones, registering an LRV of 76. At this high reflectance level, it reads as a bright, airy tone that reflects most ambient light, making spaces feel open and well-lit. The beige undertone prevents it from appearing overly saturated or primary, giving it a soft, creamy-yellow quality.

It works well in kitchens, dining areas, and workspaces where high reflectance and warm tones are practical. Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige and Canvas Tan sit in a similar warm-neutral family, while Naval, Iron Ore, and Lemon Meringue offer contrast and tonal variety.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6392

Vital Yellow in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vital Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vital Yellow under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

53%

Saturated

LRV

76.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#EDE0C5

RGB Decimal

237, 224, 197

RGB Percent

92.9%, 87.8%, 77.3%

HSL

40.5, 52.6%, 85.1%

HSV

40.5, 16.9%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.5%, 16.9%, 7.1%

YIQ

224.8, 16.4, -5.7

XYZ

71.66, 75.35, 63.59

CIE Lab

89.56, 0.09, 14.82

CIE Luv

89.56, 9.29, 21.65

Hunter Lab

86.80, 0.09, 13.66

Decimal

15589573

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Vital Yellow Hayloft Golden Pagoda Spontaneous Sprig

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Vital Yellow Flurry White Blush Roman Column

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Vital Yellow Graupel Suenos Windmill Wings

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Vital Yellow Polar Lights Gentle Kiss Lantana Lime

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

Vital Yellow

Behr

Raffia Cream

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Vital Yellow

Glidden

Ethereal

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Vital Yellow

Behr

Navajo White

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Vital Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Bracken Cream

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Vital Yellow

Valspar

Malted Milk

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Vital Yellow

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Chamomile

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Vital Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Mystic Beige

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Vital Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Greenmount Silk

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Vital Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Palace White

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Vital Yellow

Behr

Authentic Tan

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Vital Yellow

Glidden

Linen Tint

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Vital Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Barely Beige

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Vital Yellow

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Crème Caramel

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Benjamin Moore

Gentle Cream

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Vital Yellow

Behr

New Cream

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Farrow & Ball

House White